Westfield State University, public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S. It is part of the Massachusetts Public Higher Education system. The university offers undergraduate degree programs in such areas as biology, computer science, education, humanities, physical science, and music. Master’s degree programs (primarily in education) are also available. Total enrollment is approximately 6,000.

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Westfield State University was founded in 1838 by Horace Mann as a normal, or teacher-training, institution. It was the second such public institution in the commonwealth and was the first coeducational state-supported teacher-training institution in the United States. It underwent various name changes over the years. In 1967 the school was renamed Westfield State College, and in 2010 it gained university status. Campus facilities include an art gallery.

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Westfield State University is a public institution of higher learning in Westfield, Massachusetts, in the foothills of the Berkshires. Founded in 1838 by educator Horace Mann, it was the first coeducational state-supported teacher-training school in the United States. The school later expanded its academic programs. It achieved university status in 2010. Total enrollment exceeds 5,000 students, most of whom are undergraduates.